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Best Psychic-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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CJ Kuzdal

Published: Feb 9, 2022 01:42 pm

There are many strong Psychic-moves for players to choose from in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The most powerful among them are Psychic, Esper Wing, and Extrasensory. Psychic-type moves are especially strong against Fighting and Poison-type Pokémon.

All Psychic-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Move Name	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effects?
Psychic	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's special defense
Esper Wing	Special	75	90	10	Raises user's action speed High chance to make a critical hit
Extrasensory	Special	80	100	20	May cause opponent to flinch
Mystical Power	Special	70	90	10	Will raise user's offensive or defensive stats based on its proficiency
Psycho Cut	Physical	70	100	20	High chance to make a critical hit
Psyshield Bash	Physical	70	90	10	May raise user's defensive stats
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	May cause opponent to flinch
Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	Raises user's special attack and special defense stat
Confusion	Special	50	100	25	May cause opponents to become confused
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	Causes opponents to sleep
Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user will be asleep for two turns but will be fully healed when awakened
Teleport	Status	-	-	20	Lets user flee a wild battle
Lunar Blessing	Status	0	100	10	The user restores HP and heals status conditions. Incoming moves will be more likely to miss after this attack is used
Take Heart	Status	0	100	10	The user heals status conditions and raises offensive and defensive stats

Related: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Type Effectiveness Guide

While there are many great Psychic-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players should be aware of whether those moves are physical or special attacks. Pairing a move with a Pokémon's stats can make it far more effective in battle.

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CJ Kuzdal

CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.